Address
47 Helwick Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand
Federal Diner in Otago Menu
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BREAKFAST- Cheese or Date Scones (World famous in Wanaka) $4.50
- (C) Bacon & cheese $9.00
- (B) Jam & butter $4.50
- (A) Plain $4.00
- Croissant:
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Totally Nuts $10.00
- Grilled banana bread with cashew nut butter
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Winter Warmer $12.00
- Porridge with chai spiced stewed fruits & cream
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The Monk $19.00
- Eggs Benedict with bacon & roasted tomato
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The Buddha $19.00
- Eggs Benedict with spinach, mushrooms & roasted tomato
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Betty's Bacon Butty $10.00
- Bacon, egg & relish
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Brossie's Bun $11.00
- Halloumi, grilled tomato, spinach & relish
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Social Climber $13.00
- Organic eggs fried or poached with roasted tomato on crusty bread - add free farmed streaky bacon $5.00
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Hawea Flat $18.00
- Spinach, mushrooms, roasted tomato & halloumi on polenta cake
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PinaCoco $19.00
- Caramelised pineapple hotcake with coconut yoghurt & lime
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Comfort Kedgeree $19.00
- Smoked salmon, mild Indian spiced rice & poached egg
LUNCHTIME CLASSICS-
Lone Ranger $17.00
- Waitoa free range roast chicken sandwich on ciabatta with aioli, caramelised onion & brie
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Roti 'n' Roll $14.00
- Pulled pork roti roll with hoisin, coriander, spring onion & pickled chilli
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Wunder Burg $20.00
- Homemade beef pattie with smoked cheese, caramelised onions, gherkins, salad & french fries with chipotle mayonnaise
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Pure Wisdom $16.00
- Ancient grain salad with cranberries, almonds, lemon & mint dressing (Vegan)
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Roast It $19.00
- Roast carrot salad with goat's cheese puree, preserved lemon dressing, dukkah & flatbread
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The Chowder Pie $21.00
- Smoked salmon, prawn, leek & potato pie with green salad
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Soul Soup $18.00
- Waitoa free range chicken & ginger broth, vermicelli noodles, seasame, chilli & spring onions
EXTRAS- Hollandaise $1.00
- Tomatoes, mushrooms, 1 organic egg, avocado or halloumi $3.00
- Free farmed bacon, Waitoa free range chicken or smoked salmon $5.00
- French fries with tomato chilli relish & aioli $9.00
- Mixed salad with balsamic $10.00
- Gluten free bread add $1.00
KIDS- Egg or bacon on toast (+ $3.00 for scrambled) $5.00
- Fruit plate $9.00
- Hot cake with maple & banana $10.00
- Peanut butter & banana on toast $5.00
- Flatbread pizza with salami $8.00
- Beef burger & fries $14.00
Nearby Sample Menus
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The Codfather $14.50
- Fresh Blue Cod, beer battered with Ferg's dill tartare, lettuce, tomato, red onion, & aioli.
- Homemade onion rings with aioli sauce $5.50
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Cockadoodle Oink $14.00
- Butterflied & crumbed chicken breast, American streaky bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
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The Bulls Eye $18.50
- Primo New Zealand Ribeye steak (200g). Grilled medium, topped with rings of white onion, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli & tomato relish.
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Cock Cajun $12.90
- Grilled chicken tenderloins rubbed with cajun spices, cooled with a lemon yoghurt, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
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Bombay Chicken $12.90
- Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in a chilli, ginger & coriander yoghurt with cucumber raita, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & mango chutney.
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Tropical Swine $13.90
- Prime New Zealand beef, American streaky bacon, cheddar cheese, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
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Sweet Bambi $12.50
- Wild Fiordland Deer with a Thai plum chutney, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
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Blue Cod $22.50/$17.50/$11.50
- med flavor with medium flakey texture
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Mixed $21.00/$15.50
- single pieces fish
- 4x Squid Rings
- Tomatoes $2.00
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Sole $18.50/$14.50/$8.90
- mild flavor with delicate texture
- Blue Cod Fillets
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Best Cafe Chowder $13.50
- this is our special seafood chowder made with fresh blue cod shrimp calamari clams mussels and a few other bits and pieces
- Oyster natural 1 dozen $34.00
- Grilled Tomatoes V
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Moules Frites $23.00
- green lipped mussels in white wine, cream & garlic, with chips & aioli
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ANGUS EYE FILLET ON THE BONE $47.00
- 350g grass-fed potatoes of choice
- Roast wild thyme mushrooms V
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Wild Mushroom Mousse (v) $16.00
- olive tapenade, crispbreads, pickles
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Antipasto
- venison liver pace. selection of charcuterie, smoked mussels. wild mushroom mousse, hummus, romesco, pickles & bread
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venison Liver & Pinot Noir Pate $16.00
- sourdough crisps. candied walnuts
- Havoc free range bacon
- -Lunch: add fries $3.00
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thai beef salad $19.00
- marinated beef strips, tossed with mesclun, chilli almonds, nam jim dressing & vermicelli noodles (gf)
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lamb pockets $20.00
- marinated lamb pockets, flat bread, pearl couscous, hummus, salad greens
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Classic eggs benedict $17.00
- house made hollandaise, toasted ciabatta with either streaky bacon, hot smoked salmon, or tomato & mushroom(gf)(v)
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locally caught fresh sole fillets $24.00
- poached in a caper & cream sauce, herb potatoes, baby spinach, pressed yoghurt, tomato salsa (gf)
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Luna’s tomato & herb based mince, toasted ciabatta, fresh herbs $15.00
- luna's tomato & herb based mince, toasted ciabatta, fresh herbs (gf)
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Bacon & Eggs $15.00
- bacon and eggs any style, toasted ciabatta
- -Brunch: add 2 poached eggs $3.00
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BANGERS & MASH $16.50
- Old man Winter is here, and that means it’s time for two beautiful sausages, creamy mashed potato, plenty of cider gravy, crisp peas, a slice of garlic toasted ciabatta, and a grilled BBQ tomato
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BAKED PARMESAN BLUE COD $28.00
- This is a twist on one of Mike’s mother’s recipes: Blue cod fillets smothered in a creamy parmesan and spring onion spread, baked until bubbly and golden, served with roasted garlic herb potatoes, pan fried market vegetables, and finished with slivers of red pepper
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BEEF BURGER $19.00
- This towering monstrosity of a burger is a jaw-dropper – 100% beef patty, thick-cut cheddar, streaky bacon, fried egg, tomato relish, stacked up on lettuce, salad goodies, tomato, house pickles, aioli. Served in a gourmet toasted garlic bun with fries, Tommy, and a crisp onion ring
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CHICKEN WRAP $18.50
- Our wraps are legend here at the FAT, and with good reason, lettuce and salad goodies, avocado salsa, house-cured BBQ pickles, aioli and sweet chilli, wrapped up in a crisp, cheesytortilla with crisp crumbled strips of chicken, And because we love you, we’ll add fries, Tommy, and sour cream on the side >>
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RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
- Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
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HAM & MUSHROOM CHICKEN SNITZEL $23.00
- Herb crusted breast of chicken, smothered in a ham, mushroom, and basil pesto infused cream cheese, topped with mozzarella & baked until bubbly. Served over chunky garlic herb potato, sautéed broccoli, and whatever else we pulled out of Jeff’s garden this morning
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PASTA O’ THE DAY $19.00
- Nothing silences the stomach grumbles like a bowl of pasta. Ask the staff what Mental Mike came up with for today’s pasta. Whatever it is, I’ll be hot, scrummy, and it’ll come with garlic toasted ciabatta bread >>
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THE F.A.T. 250 $28.00
- This feed is not for the faint of heart: 250g of Prime NZ porterhouse steak served with garlic herb potatoes, pan fried broccoli (and whatever vegetables fall off the truck), finished with jus, streaky bacon, and tangy, onion jam. Or your classic Steak, Eggs & Chips etc!
- Bacon $5.50
- Chicken
- Combination & Cashew Nuts
- Pork
- Chicken Bites (Half Doz) $3.50
- Large $17.00
- Extras
- Prawn Pineapple
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STEAK $29.99
- Steak cooked to your choice, with mashed potato and a choice of 3 sauces, and topped off with crispy onion rings. Garlic Butter, Creamy Mushroom, Peppercorn.
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Plates $10.00
- Arancini Balls, Chicken Wings, Fresh Fish Bites, Baby Got Back Ribs, Mini Chicken Kebabs, Salt & Pepper Squid, Sliders.
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Brownie $10.00
- Huge big pieces of warm double chocolate brownie with fresh mascarpone and vanilla ice cream.
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FISH N’ ChIPS $29.99
- Your choice of either beer battered or pan-fried New Zealand Blue Cod, with crispy hot fries and fresh salad.
- GARDEN TOSSED SALAD $ 5.00
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MUSHROOM STACK $17.00
- Crispy potato rosti topped with a stack of Portobello mushrooms stuffed with a rosemary, toasted pine nuts and basil pesto stuffing and topped with slow roasted vine tomatoes.
- FRIES + TOMATO SAUCE + AIOLI $5.00
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Omelette $15.00
- Spinach, mushroom, tomato and cheese or Bacon, onion, tomato and cheese.
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Brunch Cakes $17.00
- Potato roastie, served with smoked salmon or steaky bacon, eggs, hollandaise sauce and wilted greens.
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Toasted Sandwich $6.00
- Choose 3 filling: ham, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion
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Pasta of the day $16.50
- Served with garlic bread
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Galleon Burger $15.00
- Beef or chicken with lettuce, cheese, tomato, onion rings, mayo, beetroot chutney, served with crosscut chips
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Galleon Breaky $22.00
- Wrap your lips around or Galleon Breaky with toast, bacon, 2 eggs, sausage, baked beans, tomato and garlic + roastmary roasties.
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Smoked Salmon Filo $24.50
- Mouth watering salmon tossed in cream cheese, spinach and red peppers, Served with steamed and roasted veg.
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Chocolate mudcake $10.00
- Chocolate mudcake
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Meat Lovers Grill $17.00
- bacon, sausage, mini meat patties and steak with wedges and our sour cream.
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HOUSEMADE WAFFLES $16.00
- with orange compôte and mascarpone, pistachios & maple syrup
- EXTRA TOAST $1.50
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SEAFOOD PLATTER $45.00
- selection of fresh and fried seafood with local artisan breads and tartare sauce
- WEDGES $9.00
- SPINACH $3.50
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SOUP OF THE DAY $14.00
- served with crusty bread
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EGGS ON TOAST $12.00
- poached, fried or scrambled eggs on toasted ciabatta
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CARDRONA ALE BATTERED BLUE COD $28.00
- served with fries, winterslaw and tartare sauce (pan-fried blue cod available)
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Sizzling beef $19.00
- with black pepper & vegetables. Prime rump steak seasonal vegetables & scented rice.
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Ben Lomond $20.00
- Roast kumara, spinach, mushroom, cashews, mozzarella, feta & pesto
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Bakery bread & spreads $10.00
- Add cured ham, salami & pickles $6.00
- Butterscotch or chocolate ice cream sundae $9.00
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Beer battered fish & chips $23.00
- served with rustic fries, dill & caper mayo
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Salt & pepper squid $17.50
- with fries & garlic aioli
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New Zealand cheese platter $18.00
- Kapiti cheeses, quince paste Central Otago stone fruit chutney, crackers & grapes
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Homemade gnocchi $18.00
- Brown butter, tomato, spinach, red capsicum, garlic, roquette & parmesan.
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Cashew Chicken Chow Mee $12.50
- Thin egg noodle with chicken, fresh vegetables, cashew nuts and bean sprouts in dark sauce
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Honey Box $11.90
- Thin egg noodles cooked with beef, chicken, BBQ, pork and fresh vegetables tossed with our special Honey Box sauce
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Seafood Nasi Goreng $13.50
- Malaysian style fried rice tossed with prawns, salad mix, fish ball and fresh vegetables
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Vegetarian Soup $9.90
- Thin egg noodles with fresh vegetables served in a special Noodle Hut soup
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Combination Noodle $12.90
- Thin egg noodles simmered with prawns, BBQ pork, beef, chicken and fresh vegetable in oyster sauce
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Sweet and Sour Pork Noodles $10.50
- Succulent crispy pork cubes tossed in our sweet and sour sauce on noodles tossed with vegetables
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Special Fried Rice $11.50
- Traditional rice dish comprising of shrimps, BBQ pork and vegetable wok tossed in fried rice
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Teriyaki $11.70
- Udon noodles with chicken, onion, bean sprouts, carrots and bok choy in Japanese teriyaki sauce
- Chicken Caesar Salad R $12.50 / P $10.50
- Chicken Crave Pita R $11.50 / P $9.50
- Grilled Wedges $4.90
- Chicken Caesar Pita R $11.50 / P $9.50
- Buffalo Chicken Salad R $13.50 / P $11.50
- Roast Lamb Pita R $11.50 / P $9.50
- Garden (V) Pita R $8.50 / P $7.50
- The Protein Pack $15.00
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EASY TIGER SALAD (GF) $21.80
- free range chicken rubbed in harissa spices with rocket, masculine, orange, red onion, cherry tomatoes and minted yoghurt
- Plain or Garlic Bread Roll $4.00
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TEDDY BEST(GFO) $14.80
- free range chicken breast, caramelised onions, tomato and rocket with seeded mustard aioli on toasted ciabatta.
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TUSKA $10.50
- streaky bacon in a warmed joe's roll.
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BANGERS AND BEANS $6.80
- Kransky sausages and baked beans on toast.
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EGG ON TOASTED (GFO)( V) $4.80
- a free range egg on toast.
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BRAT $12.80
- spicy bratwurst sausage with caramelised onions and melted cheese on a warmed joe’s roll.
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M1(v ) $11.80
- mushrooms, a free range egg and rocket in a warmed joe’s roll.
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Warm Smoked Chicken Salad $25.00
- Shredded chicken breast with brie, tomato, red onion seasonal fruits with Parisettes sweet mustard dressing topped with crispy noodles.
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Quiche of the Day $20.00
- Served with fresh garden salad & chutney.
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Hot Cakes $15.00
- With streaky bacon – banana drizzled with maple syrup
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BLT (GF) $20.00
- Dry cured streaky bacon, lettuce & tomato with Parisettes salad mayo & relish served with potato spirals.
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Sardines On Toast (GF) $10.00
- With house made tomato relish.
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Bacon & Eggs (GF) $20.00
- Cheesy scrambled eggs – streaky bacon – potato spirals with toast.
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Soup (GF) $13.50
- Tomato & basil served with grain toast
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Roasted Mushroom & Chorizo $21.00
- In a creamy balsamic sauce topped with black truffle oil – balsamic glaze & shaved Parmesan.
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Veg pakora $5.00
- A mixture of fresh vegetables dipped in spiced chickpea flour batter and deep fried.
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Peshwari naan(kashmiri naan) $4.50
- Special naan from peshawar; plain flour bread stuffed with sultana, coconut & cottage cheese.
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Naan $2.50
- Plain flour bread cooked in tandoor oven, garnished with butter.
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Chicken/lamb vindaloo $6.00
- Cooked with fiery red hot curry sauce.
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Chicken/lamb korma $6.00
- Chicken/lamb pieces cooked with cashew nut exotic gravy.
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Chicken naan $4.50
- Naan stuffed with spiced chicken tikka.
- any dish can be served at your choice of mild, medium, hot or indian hot.
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Chicken tikka masala $6.00
- Succulent tandoori chicken morsels cooked in spicy gravy with green peppers.
Federal Diner
Phone
034435152
Opened hours
Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Price
$30 - $50
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
Cafe Food , Contemporary , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian
Features
Wheelchair accessible , Reservations , Breakfast , Waitstaff , Takeout , Bar Not Available , Lunch , Seating , Highchairs Available , No Takeaway , Free Wifi , Local cuisine , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating